| 单词 | damon and pythias |
| 释义 | Damon and Pythias in British English (ˈdeɪmən) noun classical mythology two friends noted for their mutual loyalty. Damon offered himself as a hostage for Pythias, who was to be executed for treason by Dionysius of Syracuse. When Pythias returned to save his friend's life, he was pardoned Damon and Pythias in American English (ˈdeɪmən ənd ˈpɪθiəs) Classical Mythology friends so devoted to each other that when Pythias, who has been condemned to death, wants time to arrange his affairs, Damon pledges his life that his friend will return: Pythias returns and both are pardoned |
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